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Scholastic to Publish Celebrated Humorist Calvin Trillin’s First Book of Children’s Poetry, With Illustrations by Award-Winning Artist Roz Chast
New York, NY — Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, has acquired North American rights to the first book of poems for children by bestselling …
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National Book Award Winner Neal Shusterman on His Inspiration
Shusterman developed the concept for Challenger Deep after witnessing his teenage son Brendan’s struggle with schizoaffective disorder. He hopes to inspire compassion and open up the conversation about mental illness. I …
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Reading Resolutions for Kids
Brightly has put together a list of action-items to help keep kids on track with their reading resolutions: Read bedtime stories Visit the library Create a reading nook Start a …
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Veronica Roth Reveals the Storyline For Her New Science Fiction Book
In it a boy named Akos, along with his brother, is kidnapped and brought to an enemy nation. When the dictator of that place threatens his brother’s life, Akos has …
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Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture Grant
Talk Story is a literacy program that caters to Asian Pacific American (APA) and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) children and their families, celebrating their stories through books, storytelling, and art. …
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Meet Gene Luen Yang, the 5th National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature!
The Children’s Book Council, Every Child a Reader, and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress have announced the appointment of Gene Luen Yang, Printz Award winner …
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Gene Luen Yang Named 5th National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, 2016–2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press contact: Paul Crichton, PR for the Children’s Book Council: (917) 478-0517; pcrichton@yahoo.comPress contact: Guy Lamolinara, Library of Congress: (202) 707-9217; glam@loc.govPublic contact: Center for the Book: …
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Scholastic Corporation Announces Commencement of Tender Offer to Purchase Up to $200 Million of Common Stock
New York, NY – Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, announced today the commencement of its previously announced modified “Dutch Auction” tender offer to …
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Children’s Book Trends of 2015
Popular kid lit trends have included: Middle grade and YA series and sequels Adult coloring books Blockbuster film adaptations Books celebrating diversity of all kinds In other news: Alice’s Adventures …
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Julie Murphy to Create a Companion Novel for Dumplin’
Alessandra Balzer, the co-publisher of Balzer + Bray, managed the acquisition process. Molly Jaffa, an agent at Folio Literary Management/Folio Jr., negotiated the deal on Murphy’s behalf. This project does …
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500+ New BISAC Codes Will Be Added in 2016
This marks the biggest update to BISAC codes in over a decade — the bulk of which fall under the Young Adult categories. The Subject Codes Committee hopes that by separating …
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Scholastic Reports Second Quarter Results For Fiscal 2016
New York, NY – Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company’s fiscal 2016 second quarter ended November 30, 2015. …
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Study Shows Benefits of E-Books for Boys
According to a survey of nearly 500 pupils at 40 schools across the United Kingdom, boys’ reading levels improved by an average of approximately 8 months after switching to e-readers. Research also shows that boys …
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Trixie Dantis Named YALSA’s 2016 Board Fellow
CHICAGO, IL — The Board of Directors of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) chose Trixie Dantis, Teen Services Librarian at Arlington …
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Children’s Publishers Share Their Favorite Books of 2015
Many publishing staffers shined the light on new and backlist titles featuring diverse characters and themes. Top titles included: I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson The Hired Girl by Laura …
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Litographs Creates Three ‘Cinder’-Themed Products
This young adult book, the first installment of The Lunar Chronicles, was released back in January 2012. Altogether, Meyer wrote one prequel and four installments for this fairy tale-based series. …
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Scholastic Sets Price Range For Previously Announced Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer
New York – Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the price range for its intended …
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Best of 2015 Book Lists Are More Diverse Than Ever
The New York Times Book Review and others are catching on to the need for more representative reads, showcasing authors and characters of diverse race, gender, sexuality, and more. Presumably, a decade’s worth of …
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Dan Santat to Work On Four New Children’s Books Projects
“The first, After the Fall, follows the aftermath of Humpty Dumpty’s accident. The second, Dude, written by Aaron Reynolds, is a single-word picture book about a surfing platypus and beaver. …
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Happy Birthday, Avi!
After a brief stint at a science high school, Avi discovered a passion for writing and worked hard to overcome his learning disabilities. But it wasn’t until his son Shaun was …
